WorksheetsJohn Henry + Pecos Bill Vocabulary
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 20mins
Read this sentence from Pecos Bill.
"Hey, fellar," he said, holding up the dazed snake.
What does the word dazed mean in this sentence?
sad
joyful
confused
frightened
What word is a synonym of dazed?
happy
unsure
aware
troubled
Read this sentence from Pecos Bill.
But after a lovely ceremony, a terrible catastrophe occurred.
What does the word catastrophe mean in this sentence?
activity
lunch
gathering
disaster
In your opinion, which event below is an example of a catastrophe?
Losing a tooth.
An earthquake.
Spilling water on your computer.
Losing your favorite earrings.
Read this sentence from John Henry.
He saw men robbed of their dignity and robbed of their families.
What does the word dignity mean in this sentence?
pride
talent
wisdom
comfort
Which word is an antonym for dignity?
pickle
shame
inability
strength
Read this sentence from John Henry.
In the dim light, John Henry was the most powerful-looking baby folks had ever seen.
What is the author referring to when calling John Henry the most powerful-looking baby?
his charm from an early age
his wisdom from a young age
his strength from an early age
his humor at an early age
Who would you most likely be friends with?
